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Eclogite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Japan   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Boninite

The general Eclogite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Eclogite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Boninite

The history of Eclogite and Boninite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Eclogite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

Eclogite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Eclogite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Boninite is Unknown.

Etymology of Eclogite and Boninite

Along with Eclogite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Boninite. Etymology of Eclogite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Boninite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Boninite are listed below.

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